Shirley Hughes is a celebrated author and illustrator of children's books, known for her warm and insightful portrayals of childhood. Her work is characterized by its gentle realism and deep understanding of children's experiences, bringing everyday moments and family dynamics to life with vibrant illustrations. Hughes's distinctive style captures the essence of young lives, making her stories relatable and enduring for readers. She creates a world that feels both familiar and magical, cementing her reputation as a beloved figure in children's literature.
There are presents to be hidden, Christmas trees to be decorated and carols to be sung. And when Christmas Eve finally arrives, will Father Christmas come for Lucy and Tom, Alfie and Dave? This very special treasury contains three best-loved festive stories
A seasonal sequel to one of our most beloved children's books, voted the public's favourite Kate Greenaway medal-winner "Shirley Hughes is a national treasure" Philip Pullman Over 40 years after Dogger was published, comes this magical follow-up: Dogger's Christmas. It's that special time of year: Christmas. The time of carol-singing, tree-decorating, and of course lots of presents. But in the excitement of new toys, will Dave forget about his old friend, Dogger? The very special story of one boy and his beloved toy - who always manages to be found... Praise for Dogger: "This is Hughes' most heartwarming picture book . . . Hughes has a kindly, inexhaustible eye - she misses nothing" Observer
Featuring charming illustrations, this collection presents easy-to-follow recipes inspired by family adventures, making it ideal for young readers. It encourages the joy of cooking through relatable activities, such as making pancakes with Dad or baking apples after shopping. Each recipe is accompanied by heartwarming family stories, offering a delightful introduction to the kitchen and the shared experiences that come with cooking together.
An enchanting collection of stories about the most famous little sister in the world, with the beautiful and iconic illustrations by Shirley Hughes. My Naughty Little Sister is stubborn and greedy and full of mischief. She tries to cut off the cat’s tail and eats all the trifle at Harry’s party! How much bother can one little sister be? This treasure trove of sibling naughtiness contains all five books in the My Naughty Little Sister, More Naughty Little Sister Stories, My Naughty Little Sister and Bad Harry, When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good and My Naughty Little Sister’s Friends. My Naughty Little Sister has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards’ playful stories and Shirley Hughes’ beautiful illustrations. These best-selling books are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own. A great book for early readers aged 6 and up. Fans of Milly Molly Mandy and Mrs Pepperpot will love My Naughty Little Sister .
Alfie loves Nursery School - and so does Annie Rose! She can't wait to go there with him - in fact she's so desperate to join in that she gets Alfie into a very sticky situation in this collection of nursery school tales.
A classic collection of festive poems, stories and activities by Kate Greenaway-winning author, Shirley Hughes.This beautiful Christmas anthology contains winter adventures, seasonal poems, festive recipes and easy-to-make craft activities as well as Shirley Hughes' trademark warm and classic illustrations. Whether reading stories and poems to little ones or encouraging them to make beautiful crafts and Christmas treats, this book is the perfect introduction to this very special time of year.
Join Alfie and Dad as they spend time together in this wonderful collection of stories from the award-winning Shirley Hughes. Alfie's dad is always there for Alfie and Annie Rose. and most of all he loves spending time with his children and they love spending time with him!
Lucy has her school things ready. She has a new grey skirt, a pair of brown shoes, a pencil case and a satchel. Tom wishes that he had a satchel too. Full of warmth and good humour, the happy simplicity of childhood is captured in this richly illustrated, classic picture book about two young children's first experience of school.
Meet Alfie's mum. She has reddish brown curly hair which often gets untidy, but Alfie likes it like that.Alfie and Mum love to tell stories together, to explore and have adventures - over fields, across streams, and even into big dark houses! But Alfie isn't ever frightened when he's with Mum - she'll always be there to take care of him.
Alfie and Bernard are very best friends and together they have lots of adventures. Join them as they go to the library, take part in scooter races and make a very special club with only two special members!A heart-warming tale of friendship by the award-winning Shirley Hughes, creator of Dogger.
From the creator of Dogger, Shirley Hughes, this timeless book of seaside fun has every element of a wonderful day at the seaside. From paddling to picnics, from sandcastles to beach games - this is the perfect book for summer celebrations.
Alfie and Grandma are very special friends, and together they have lots of adventures! Whether it's saving the day and finding a lost pet, or exploring indoors and out, Alfie loves being with his grandma.
Dixie, Percy and their new friend, Ariel, are off on an adventure in the clouds. These first chapter books have one chapter for each night of the week and are full of maps, extra activities, and everything needed to empower a new reader.
Four classic stories perfect for sharing at bedtime, by Kate Greenaway winning author, Shirley Hughes.
Join Alfie and Annie Rose for Christmas! Alfie opens his advent calendar and makes cards and presents. He sings carols and decorates the tree. And he writes a special letter to Father Christmas... But what will Father Christmas bring on Christmas Day? It's going to be such an exciting day!
In her first novel, beloved picture book author Hughes presents a World War II adventure, set in 1944 Italy, proving that in extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things.
Introducing Dixie O’Day and also, of course, his friend Percy! This dashing duo are always getting into adventures – here they enter the All-Day Car Race little knowing what is ahead of them! Dixie and Percy run into all sorts of peril, as does their arch enemy, Lou Ella. But who will win, and will Lou Ella get her comeuppance?
Alfie and his best friend Bernard have a day out full of surprises when they go to meet a very great person indeed. What's more there are secret dens to explore, snowy skies, birthday fun and a very unexpected visitor on a special night-time trip!Join our little hero and his friends and family in a celebration of all things Alfie...
Join Alfie, his little sister, Annie Rose, and their friend Bernard, in this classic Alfie tale. "One day Alfie came home from Nursery School with a card in an envelope. His best friend, Bernard, had given it to him." When Alfie is invited to Bernard's birthday party he is a bit nervous about going on his own so he takes his special blanket with him. But Alfie has so much fun that he finds he doesn't need his blanket after all - and he even makes a new friend too.
Shirley Hughes is one of the best-loved and most innovative creators of books for young children. A young man, in his best bow-tie and boater, meets a fashionably dressed - and rather bird-like - young lady.
Alfie is delighted to be invited to Bernard's birthday party, but he feels a bit nervous about going on his own.
Originally published: London: Bodley Head, 1997.
Alfie and his mum and baby sister, Annie Rose, arrive home after shopping. So now Alfie's stuck INSIDE and his mum and Annie Rose are stuck OUTSIDE without a key! Soon everyone in the street is trying to help rescue Alfie - but he's got a plan of his own .
Alfie's Nursery School is right next door to the Big School. Alfie wishes that he could be friends with the most popular big boy, Ian Barger, but Ian never takes any notice of the little kids. One morning, Mum takes Alfie to a Plant Pot Sale. Alfie hasn't been there long when he spots Ian Barger screaming and yelling, "I want my mummy!". Ian grabs Alfie's hand and holds onto him very tightly until his mum returns. Alfie realizes that big boys don't always act so big after all!
A present or a ride, a cross or a kiss... all sorts of things can be given, in so many different ways! A companion to "Chatting", "Bouncing" and "Hiding".
This enchanting and imaginative adaptation of the story of Cinderella is spectacularly illustrated – and has a delightful surprise ending. Ella lived happily with her father, Mr. Cinders, the widowed dressmaker, until he remarried. On the night of the ball, Ella is left behind with only the cat for company, while her stepmother and vain stepsisters go out. But on this special evening there is more than a little magic in the air… This wonderful re-telling of the Cinderella story is set in the 1920s and the paintings feature Shirley’s own costume designs, inspired by the great French couturiers of the period.
Originally written for the BBC's Listen With Mother radio programme, these stories were based on Dorothy's recollections of her own childhood with her naughty little sister. For fifty years, stories about the funny, loveable, mischievous little girl have enchanted children all over the world, perfectly complemented by Shirley Hughes' warm and nostalgic illustrations. These stories are perfect for bedtime reading, or as read-alone books for slightly older children. First experiences, significant events and childhood emotions are dealt with brilliantly and with a tremendous sense of fun.
Abel Grable's work takes him into remote jungles with only the moon to guide the way. His children love to hear about his moonlit adventures and, when he's back home, he decides to write them down. After he's gone away again, the children use his writing table and transform it into a moon machine to create their own imaginary exploits.
Annie Rose and Alfie have lots of games they like to play together, like being scary monsters with Bernard, or running their own shop. But if Annie Rose is ever sad or cross there is only one person who can make her feel better, and that's her big brother.
Shirley Hughes is one of the best known and most popular creators of children's books, and her keen observation of family life have earned her a special place in the hearts of children and adults. schovat popis
A nursery picture book, featuring a lively toddler and her baby brother. It is designed to introduce concepts such as colour, sound, opposites, and shape and size to young children.
A picture book for children of three years and up. The Pattersons' house is so jam-packed with things that there's hardly room for the Pattersons themselves. But building an extension is no easy matter, even with the neighbours' help - and especially when the concrete is the quick-setting kind!
Charming pictures from Shirley Hughes' classic books help children recognize letter sounds and shapes - from Alfie and Annie Rose to yawns before bedtime and zippers to fasten. Clear capital and lowercase letters make learning easy and fun. "From the Trade Paperback edition.
The appealing young sister and baby brother of Shirley Hughes's best-selling Nursery Collection and the award-winning books Bouncing, Chatting, Giving, and Hiding star in these delightful board books. As with all her beloved books, Being Together and Playing capture childhood pleasures and games in a simple, accessible style that even babies will recognize and appreciate. Affordable and sturdy enough to withstand the many rereadings they are certain to have, these bright board books, Hughes's first ever, are certain to become nursery classics.
A lavish volume of heart-warming verse dedicated to one of Shirley Hughes's most endearing characters - Alfie's little sister, Annie Rose. From tea-time treats to secret adventures, Shirley Hughes has a perfect understanding of the things that encapture a small child.
A present or a ride, a cross or a kiss... all sorts of things can be given, in so many different ways! A companion to Chatting, Bouncing and Hiding.
This is a rhyming nursery picture book featuring a lively toddler and her baby brother. This material was originally published in a series of six small titles, five of which are included in this book - Colours, All Shapes and Sizes, Noisy, Bathwater's Hot and When We Went to the Park.
Alfie loves being outside and in this gorgeous collection of stories and poems he plays in the garden, camps in the countryside, shares a picnic on the beach, splashes in the paddling pool and lots more! Full of snapshots of family life, this is a book to treasure.
Presents a collection of stories and poems celebrating the winter season.
Sally, a little girl who likes making houses behind curtains, under tables, and in boxes, finds a nook in the garden where she can make a secret house and invite her friend Rose to tea.
This gorgeous storybook is full of snapshots of family life, from breakfast to bedtime and from birthdays to walks in the park. All small children will be able to identify with Alfie and Annie Rose, two hugely appealing pre-schoolers who are constantly tackling new experiences and making new friends.
For 50 years, stories about the funny, loveable, mischievous little girl have enchanted children all over the world. This color treasury includes a selection of best-loved stories and is perfectly complemented by Shirley Hughes' warm and nostalgic illustrations. An introduction chronicling the life of creator Dorothy Edwards and letters from fans provide insight into her inspiration for the stories.
My naughty little sister is the naughtiest little girl in the world. She is guaranteed to cause mischief wherever she goes. She digs up the garden... eats all the trifle... and she doesn't like Father Christmas! This title tells stories that are based on the author's recollections of her own childhood with her naughty little sister.
POETRY (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). In this wonderful collection of poems, by best-loved and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner, Shirley Hughes, Katie and her little brother Olly go out and about, romping through the changing seasons. They take pleasure in the different elements and weather conditions - sunshine, wind, rain, mist and even snow. From the joys of the seaside to the miseries of the sickbed, this exuberant volume captures to perfection the world of childhood. Ages 5+
Four humorous episdoes in the conitinuing adventures of Chips and his friend Jessie, who must deal with spring cleaning, an obnoxious visiting relative, a rambunctious kitten, and the excitement of Christmas. Two episodes are presented in comic strip format and two as a combination of text and comics.
A lively toddler discovers the long and the short of things in this charming book about shapes and sizes.
A burst pipe causes chaos over the upstairs landing while Alfie's parents are out, but Alfie, his baby-sitter, and her parents finally find a solution.
A nursery picture book, featuring a lively toddler and her baby brother. It is designed to introduce the concept of colour to young children.
Alfie is proud of being able to put his lovely new boots on by himself but wonders why they feel funny.
A little boy is upset by the loss of his favorite stuffed dog.
Alternative cover edition here On the Scottish island of Skua, a friendship develops between lonely and mysterious Perdita and a blind girl and her brother as the threesome look for rare orchids, explore the island caves, and meet up with jewel thieves.
Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young women in nineteenth-century New England.
